[sustran] Re: Advertizing!

[Jonathan E. D. Richmond]

Yes, Sudhir, and that is exactly what I said!

My approach was tried precisely because, as you say, benefit-cost analysis
is often not the basis for decision-making.

Instead, I aimed at forming consensus amongst a diverse group of
interested parties on a series of measures which had a chance of actually
coming into existence --Jonathan


On Wed, 8 Nov 2006, Sudhir wrote:

> Dear Sir,
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> What you have said is not exactly true for developing countries like India.
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> There is severe resource crunch and there is huge competition among various
> sectors for the resources. Moreover it is extremely difficult to convince
> the decision makers by the technical persons for the necessary
> infrastructure decisions.
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> By the time the government takes the decision, its five-year term closes and
> a new government is sworn in.
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> It is not always the Benefit-Cost analysis that is the basis for a
> selection of a Project.
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> Regards
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> Sudhir
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> India
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